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Quick & Easy Korean Ground Beef Bowl Recipe

This Korean Ground Beef Bowl recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and customizable with your favorite toppings!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium if you prefer
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower
Optional Toppings
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds
  • shredded carrots
  • cucumber slices

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain fat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Serve over rice and top with desired toppings.

Notes

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.